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Aspen Comics ECCC 2017 Exclusives and Debut of the Aspen Bundle

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

Aspen Comics has revealed their full line-up of exclusive items available at this year’s Emerald City Comicon 2017 at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501. Aspen will be launching their all-new Aspen YOU-niverse Bundle package that will include several exclusive items in addition to others debuting in the bundle.

The first ever, all-new Aspen Comics YOU-niverse Bundle will include an exclusive Michael Turner’s Fathom #1 line-art variant cover by creator Michael Turner. The bundle also includes an exclusive Fathom T-Shirt, a metal travel bottle, a Fathom mini print by Michael Turner, with colors by Peter Steigerwald, a new Aspen sticker, a Fathom trading card, Aspen Bucks available for use in person at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501 or on www.AspenStore.com, and an Aspen Comics drawstring bag to complete the bundle.

The publisher will also be debuting the first issue of Michael Turner’s Soulfire featuring a connecting cover by Seattle native, Siya Oum, and the second connecting cover for All-New Fathom #2, both available at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501 and limited to 200 copies.

Aspen will also be releasing a new series of ECCC 2017 exclusive prints including Fathom and Soulfire by artists Tyler Kirkham, Talent Caldwell and Siya Oum, all three available at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501.

Creators Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Overtaken), Peter Steigerwald (The ZooHunters, The Dark Knight Returns: The Last Crusade), Siya Oum (Lola XOXO), Heather Finley (Executive Assistant: Iris Annual) and Tom Hutchison (Big Dog Ink) will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501 throughout the weekend.

Preview: Critter #4

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Graphic Policy Team

CRITTER #4

Tom Hutchison – Story / Fico Ossio – Art

The first CRITTER volume reaches its conclusion!

The life of a super hero is one of constant checks and balances, and Critter is feeling the heat from all sides as a rampaging beast tears through town and she runs smack dab into the In Crowd!

Featuring re-mastered content, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Critter, creator commentary and more! Don’t miss out on the second of Aspen’s all new BDI launch titles with the return of CRITTER!

CRITTER #4 is in stores October 14^th, 2015!

Preview: Critter #3

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Graphic Policy Team

CRITTER #3

Tom Hutchison – Story / Fico Ossio – Art

The newest re-mastered debut from Aspen’s Big Dog Ink imprint continues!

Critter hits the town with her new friend and ally, but is the famed life of a celebrity going to be too much for her to handle?

CRITTER #3 is in stores September 16^th, 2015!

Preview: Critter #2

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Graphic Policy Team

CRITTER #2

Tom Hutchison – Story / Fico Ossio – Art

The newest re-mastered debut from Aspen’s Big Dog Ink imprint continues! College life may be a little more interesting when you have superheroes as guest speakers, yet there’s nothing better than slipping into your own superhero costume and heading out on an evening patrol at the beach – or so you’d think. Featuring re-mastered content, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Critter, creator commentary and more! Don’t miss out on the second of Aspen’s all new BDI launch titles with the return of CRITTER!

CRITTER #2 is in stores August 12^th, 2015!

Review: Shahrazad #1-4

Posted on July 10, 2015 by pharoahmiles

Aspen Comics and Big Dog Ink been around for a while now, and I can honestly say I have never read any of their series, until now. The story focuses on a young lady, who I can only describe as a “female Captain Nemo from the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”. In the opening scene of issue #1, she faces the evils that only siren mermaids can bring, as she loses crew members to the siren calls, she ultimately deploys plane and giant fighter bats to battle the ensuing dangers of the mermaids, as the second in charge. Her memory and her present intertwine through a series of flashbacks, as events happening remind her of seemingly unconnected events .

Her ship is destroyed and crew marooned on a remote island, and not to give anything away, she ends up becoming captain before the end of the 1^st issue due to an unfortunate trap. In the 2^nd issue, they face a conundrum, on whether to exact revenge, or help those who killed their first captain. Shahrazad decides to get in the middle f this war, and gets into a dogfight with out of all things, clouds. In the third issue, we are introduced to Janus, a Thanos type villain, who hosts fights for his own pleasure.

He kidnaps our heroine and makes her a gladiator while her crew drudges through the jungle. bickering amongst themselves before facing a armadillo type monster. In the 4^th issue, Shahrazad faces a menagerie of opponents, as Janus, fails to see her future, while her crew fights through to the arena to try and save her. The villain, finds out a secret about her that was unknown to the reader until now, and probably makes even more sense in the finale, which is the next issue. The creative team behind the story, definitely have their feet firmly in the sands of high fantasy, and one would not be remised to say that there are hints of Robert Howard throughout the series, which is a great thing, while adds a few sprinkles of steampunk throughout.

The writing is definitely good and would love to see more from this writing team in the future. The art by all means, seems to the prevailing style at Aspen, but serves the story well. The combination of talents, in addition to the notes and essays at end of each issue, makes this a great series to read. Overall, a fun read.

Story: Kim Hutchison, Kari Castor, Tom Hutchison, Aaron Castor and Brett Cate Art: Mike Krome, Nei Ruffino, HDE
Story: 9 Art: 8 Overall: 9.2 Recommendation: Read

Aspen Comics and Big Dog Ink provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Critter #1

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Graphic Policy Team

CRITTER #1

Tom Hutchison – Story / Fico Ossio – Art / Fico Ossio – Colors

The newest re-mastered debut from Aspen’s Big Dog Ink imprint has arrived!

As a young girl, Cassia grew up as a tomboy who learned karate, ran track and took gymnastics. One day when a little girl is kidnapped for ransom, she finds out that she might have what it takes to be a superhero. But, little does she know that being a hero was always in her blood!

CRITTER #1 is in stores July 8^th, 2015!

Aspen Doubles Down on Conventions This Weekend, To Exhibit at Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Brett

A contingent of Aspen Comics will be at Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con next weekend, June 19^th to the 21^st, concurrent to Aspen’s appearance at Supanova Sydney.

Editor-in-Chief Vince Hernandez, letterer Josh Reed, Big Dog Ink’s Tom Hutchison, Eternal Soulfire and Fathom Blue cover artist Eric Basaldua, and The Four Points series artist Jordan Gunderson will be in attendance at booths #317 and #416. With them, they’ll have two Amazing Las Vegas exclusive variant covers: Fathom Blue #1 by Eric Basaldua and Psycho Bonkers #2 by Valentina Pinto.

The latter book is making its official debut at the convention, and will not be available in stores until the following Wednesday, June 24^th. Hernandez, the writer of both series, will be available for signing throughout the weekend.

Aspen will also have a selection of their industry-leading prints with them, including a full-size version of the Amazing Las Vegas Con Fathom Blue #1 exclusive. Visit the booth for official run numbers and other convention exclusive prints.

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Wizard World & Big Dog Ink Announce Very Special Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Promotion

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Brett

A twister from over the rainbow, a fateful accident and an epic journey along a road made of yellow bricks. You know the story. Or do you? This coming weekend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con and comic book publisher Big Dog Ink are inviting fans to re-discover an Oz you never knew existed with a very special re-issue of the wild west adventure that has taken the comic book world by storm.

Taking place August 8-11 at the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, each of the first 50k fans in attendance will receive a special Wizard World Chicago Limited Edition copy of Legend of Oz: The Wicked West #1, with a special cover by popular artist Nei Ruffino, absolutely free with their registration. Wizard World has received fantastic feedback for providing fans of the Walking Dead with special exclusive re-issues of that hit comic series, and Legend of Oz: The Wicked West is the latest addition to their popular promotion.

Wizard World Chicago Comic Con attendees will be invited to explore the very first issue that started it all as they step back over the rainbow to an Oz filled with wild west gunslingers and magical creatures, where the law has been replaced by a green skinned, rifle toting witch and tough as nails cowgirl Dorothy ‘Gale” who must save the land of Oz with with nothing but her wits, ruby bullets and her trusty steed, Toto.

Fans can also visit the Big Dog Ink booth for the opportunity to get their Wizard World Chicago Comic Con exclusive Legend of Oz: The Wicked West comic book signed by writer/creator Tom Hutchison and artist Nei Ruffino all weekend long.

Big Dog Ink wants you to know: Penny for Your Soul is BACK!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Brett

This summer, the comic book series that launched a company returns. Three years ago Big Dog Ink creator/writer/editor Tom Hutchison printed a few thousand copies of the #1 issue of an unknown comic book…and then promptly printed thousands more when the first edition sold out in comic book stores around the country. Penny for Your Soul: War was a smash hit, and helped launch not only Tom’s career, but a comic book publishing company. This summer, hot on the heels of best-selling Joan of Arc: From the Ashes, Penny for Your Soul returns with the third installment of this smash-hit series, Penny for Your Soul: Death!

Tom Hutchison returns to delve even further into the story of Danica, the granddaughter of the Devil, as she continues to claim her place in the age old battle of good vs. evil, and carve out her roll in the end of days battle between Heaven and Hell! Which side will she choose? Why her own of course, but she won’t be doing it by herself. Longtime friends will return, along with new companions, and the sarcastic, snappy, sexy but always smart, story that fans have come to expect from Big Dog Ink’s guilty pleasure in a comic book!

Big Dog Ink believes in bringing fans consistent quality, which is why the art team of JB Neto on pencils and Oren Kramek on colors for interiors and “A” covers also return when Penny for Your Soul marches one seal closer to the final battle and the next horseman of the apocalypse appears! A new addition to the team, superstar up and coming artist Jen Broomall is bringing the sexy back as she lends her pencils to the “B” covers. Issue #1 will also feature an amazing 1/10 retailer variant with a painted cover by total package artist Natali Sanders!

Available for pre-order in the June Diamond Previews catalog and releasing this August, Penny for Your Soul: Death will follow in the tradition of its predecessors as a 7-issue mini-series event. This hot and provocative comic will ship monthly and retails for $3.50.